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Are Spurs closing in on Poch?

Uncertainty continued to surround Mauricio Pochettino’s position as Saints boss last night, as the odds tumbled on him joining Spurs.

The London club are keen on hiring Pochettino to replace the sacked Tim Sherwood, although Ajax coach Frank de Boer is another name who has come under serious consideration.

De Boer is said to have irked Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy with his public utterances about the job, but the Dutchman is privately thought to be hopeful of still securing an interview for the post.

Tottenham would likely have to wait until next week to do that, though, with Ajax currently on an end-of-season tour to Indonesia.

If they wish to formally speak to De Boer, the situation could well drag on.

By contrast, Pochettino is a target on which they may feel they could move more quickly, and he was made a heavy odds-on favourite last night.

If Pochettino, who has been non-committal when discussing his future at St Mary’s, was to leave, the remaining year on his Saints contract would have to be settled.

It is understood the 42-year-old would have to pay what one source described as a “significant” sum to free himself from his current deal, which runs until the end of next season.

One report yesterday suggested he would in fact have to stump up an entire year’s salary of £2m.

However, if Levy does settle on Pochettino as his preferred target, and the Saints boss is willing to move, then he is unlikely to force him to fund such a switch from his own pocket, at least entirely.

The situation could be complicated further, though, by Pochettino’s likely insistence that he bring his backroom staff with him to White Hart Lane, should he wish to join the club.

Pochettino is very close to his assistant Jesús Pérez, first team coach Miguel D’Agostino and goalkeeping coach Toni Jiménez, and would not be keen to move on without all of them.

Despite having removed Sherwood on Tuesday, Spurs are yet to make a decision on the futures of first-team coaches Chris Ramsey, Les Ferdinand and Steffen Freund, as well as goalkeeping coach Tony Parks.

The prospect of Pochettino’s entire backroom staff moving to White Hart Lane would also mean an increased outlay for Tottenham, who must already pay up the final year of Sherwood’s contract, as they would also have to be freed from their own deals.

For their part, Saints, despite their continued silence over this and other matters, have attempted to persuade their manager to commit his long-term future by tabling what is understood to be a lucrative new contract to him.

However, the longer that remains unsigned, the more the sense of unease will grow at St Mary’s that Pochettino has an eye on another job.

Comments

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

[quote][p][bold]Rising_Son[/bold] wrote:
"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"
So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.[/p][/quote]I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.Strasbourg Saint

Rising_Son wrote…

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

Score: 3

SPIKEISLANDTRADER
7:18am Thu 15 May 14

UNCERTAINTY ! SPECULATION ! But all QUIET at St Marys . ECHO do the same UNTIL some REAL NEWS , to report

UNCERTAINTY ! SPECULATION ! But all QUIET at St Marys . ECHO do the same UNTIL some REAL NEWS , to reportSPIKEISLANDTRADER

UNCERTAINTY ! SPECULATION ! But all QUIET at St Marys . ECHO do the same UNTIL some REAL NEWS , to report

Score: 23

Rising_Son
7:18am Thu 15 May 14

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"
So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.Rising_Son

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

Score: 15

andoru
7:23am Thu 15 May 14

You forgot MoPo's interpreter. He'll need a good offer as well.

You forgot MoPo's interpreter. He'll need a good offer as well.andoru

You forgot MoPo's interpreter. He'll need a good offer as well.

Score: 21

rednwhite72
7:36am Thu 15 May 14

Now I know why they call it the echo......echo......
..echo.......echo...
..ffs!

Give it a rest

Now I know why they call it the echo......echo......
..echo.......echo...
..ffs!
Give it a restrednwhite72

Now I know why they call it the echo......echo......
..echo.......echo...
..ffs!

Give it a rest

Score: 18

Mikedixon7
7:38am Thu 15 May 14

How many more times are you repeating this story !!

How many more times are you repeating this story !!Mikedixon7

How many more times are you repeating this story !!

Score: 19

THE12THMAN
7:58am Thu 15 May 14

BORING.

BORING.THE12THMAN

BORING.

Score: 10

Little Hitler
7:59am Thu 15 May 14

This is embarrassingly poor Echo.

This is embarrassingly poor Echo.Little Hitler

This is embarrassingly poor Echo.

Score: 13

Jan28th1984
8:10am Thu 15 May 14

Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else.

Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't.
I come to this webpage for answers, not questions.

Find some news and report it.

Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else.
Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't.
I come to this webpage for answers, not questions.
Find some news and report it.Jan28th1984

Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else.

Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't.
I come to this webpage for answers, not questions.

Find some news and report it.

Score: 11

el caballo santos101
8:16am Thu 15 May 14

Sorry Ralph hasn't told me anything, not even a phone call, so I know nothing.
Why don't you ask spuds or saints, they're in a much better position to let you know!

Sorry Ralph hasn't told me anything, not even a phone call, so I know nothing.
Why don't you ask spuds or saints, they're in a much better position to let you know!el caballo santos101

Sorry Ralph hasn't told me anything, not even a phone call, so I know nothing.
Why don't you ask spuds or saints, they're in a much better position to let you know!

Score: 8

Little Hitler
8:16am Thu 15 May 14

Jan28th1984 wrote…

Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else.

Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't.
I come to this webpage for answers, not questions.

Find some news and report it.

The news is that there's no new news. The news knows there is no new news so are coming up with new news which isn't news at all just negative speculation. It'll be news to them when new news comes through.

[quote][p][bold]Jan28th1984[/bold] wrote:
Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else.
Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't.
I come to this webpage for answers, not questions.
Find some news and report it.[/p][/quote]The news is that there's no new news. The news knows there is no new news so are coming up with new news which isn't news at all just negative speculation. It'll be news to them when new news comes through.Little Hitler

Jan28th1984 wrote…

Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else.

Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't.
I come to this webpage for answers, not questions.

Find some news and report it.

The news is that there's no new news. The news knows there is no new news so are coming up with new news which isn't news at all just negative speculation. It'll be news to them when new news comes through.

Score: 8

NewForestStu
8:19am Thu 15 May 14

Honestly Simpson et al, you lot are pathetic.....not one new piece of news or evidence to suggest Poch is going or staying. Shut the f**k up unless you can actually quote someone rather than simply doing a cut and paste. You should be ashamed of yourselves (unless the DE has a hidden agenda?).

Honestly Simpson et al, you lot are pathetic.....not one new piece of news or evidence to suggest Poch is going or staying. Shut the f**k up unless you can actually quote someone rather than simply doing a cut and paste. You should be ashamed of yourselves (unless the DE has a hidden agenda?).NewForestStu

Honestly Simpson et al, you lot are pathetic.....not one new piece of news or evidence to suggest Poch is going or staying. Shut the f**k up unless you can actually quote someone rather than simply doing a cut and paste. You should be ashamed of yourselves (unless the DE has a hidden agenda?).

Score: 8

andoru
8:30am Thu 15 May 14

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?andoru

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

Score: 0

SaintAsh1964
8:36am Thu 15 May 14

And if he does move on to the mighty Spurs, it'll be the worst move he could make as he'll be out of a job and on his way back to Spain by February, a once promising career left in tatters by a Club lacking any direction what so ever, constantly chasing Arsenal, and failing year after year.
Stay with Saints to build a Club, Team and more importantly your own reputation MoPo, you know it makes sense, ask Glenn Hoddle!
UTS

And if he does move on to the mighty Spurs, it'll be the worst move he could make as he'll be out of a job and on his way back to Spain by February, a once promising career left in tatters by a Club lacking any direction what so ever, constantly chasing Arsenal, and failing year after year.
Stay with Saints to build a Club, Team and more importantly your own reputation MoPo, you know it makes sense, ask Glenn Hoddle!
UTSSaintAsh1964

And if he does move on to the mighty Spurs, it'll be the worst move he could make as he'll be out of a job and on his way back to Spain by February, a once promising career left in tatters by a Club lacking any direction what so ever, constantly chasing Arsenal, and failing year after year.
Stay with Saints to build a Club, Team and more importantly your own reputation MoPo, you know it makes sense, ask Glenn Hoddle!
UTS

Score: 12

Jan28th1984
8:45am Thu 15 May 14

Little Hitler wrote…

Jan28th1984 wrote…

Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else. Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't. I come to this webpage for answers, not questions. Find some news and report it.

The news is that there's no new news. The news knows there is no new news so are coming up with new news which isn't news at all just negative speculation. It'll be news to them when new news comes through.

[quote][p][bold]Little Hitler[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Jan28th1984[/bold] wrote: Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else. Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't. I come to this webpage for answers, not questions. Find some news and report it.[/p][/quote]The news is that there's no new news. The news knows there is no new news so are coming up with new news which isn't news at all just negative speculation. It'll be news to them when new news comes through.[/p][/quote]Thank you for that Little H - I'm glad at least someone knows what's going on!Jan28th1984

Little Hitler wrote…

Jan28th1984 wrote…

Well there's lazy journalism and there's lazy journalism, but journalism where the headline asks the readers what is happening is something else. Is Tottenham closing in on Poch? I don't know! How do I know? The Echo obviously doesn't. I come to this webpage for answers, not questions. Find some news and report it.

The news is that there's no new news. The news knows there is no new news so are coming up with new news which isn't news at all just negative speculation. It'll be news to them when new news comes through.

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

I reckon that there is speculation, according to some reports, that there might be a rumour that, during a twilight hours coffee break, The Sun may well have made that one up.

[quote][p][bold]andoru[/bold] wrote:
The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?[/p][/quote]I reckon that there is speculation, according to some reports, that there might be a rumour that, during a twilight hours coffee break, The Sun may well have made that one up.Strasbourg Saint

andoru wrote…

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

I reckon that there is speculation, according to some reports, that there might be a rumour that, during a twilight hours coffee break, The Sun may well have made that one up.

Score: 1

Jan28th1984
8:48am Thu 15 May 14

andoru wrote…

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

Hmm - this could be a new form of journalism opening up here, where the readers have to supply all the information.

El Nino - climatic chaos or media hype - what do you reckon?

Ukraine Crisis - what do you think the West should do to ease the situation?

Syrian civil war - Echo readers invited to contribute ideas to the UN...

The list is endless

[quote][p][bold]andoru[/bold] wrote:
The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?[/p][/quote]Hmm - this could be a new form of journalism opening up here, where the readers have to supply all the information.
El Nino - climatic chaos or media hype - what do you reckon?
Ukraine Crisis - what do you think the West should do to ease the situation?
Syrian civil war - Echo readers invited to contribute ideas to the UN...
The list is endlessJan28th1984

andoru wrote…

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

Hmm - this could be a new form of journalism opening up here, where the readers have to supply all the information.

El Nino - climatic chaos or media hype - what do you reckon?

Ukraine Crisis - what do you think the West should do to ease the situation?

Syrian civil war - Echo readers invited to contribute ideas to the UN...

The list is endless

Score: 1

Strasbourg Saint
9:28am Thu 15 May 14

Rising_Son wrote…

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.

Are you going to be around during August/September?

On and off, RS. I'll be there at the end of July, not much in August, probably over the weekend at the start of September and again for the weekend at the end of September.

How about you? Maybe we can go and watch MP, Luke, Adam, Morgan and Dejan play ........

........... in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Napoli ............ :)

[quote][p][bold]Rising_Son[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Rising_Son[/bold] wrote:
"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"
So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.[/p][/quote]I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.[/p][/quote]I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.
Are you going to be around during August/September?[/p][/quote]On and off, RS. I'll be there at the end of July, not much in August, probably over the weekend at the start of September and again for the weekend at the end of September.
How about you? Maybe we can go and watch MP, Luke, Adam, Morgan and Dejan play ........
........... in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Napoli ............ :)Strasbourg Saint

Rising_Son wrote…

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.

Are you going to be around during August/September?

On and off, RS. I'll be there at the end of July, not much in August, probably over the weekend at the start of September and again for the weekend at the end of September.

How about you? Maybe we can go and watch MP, Luke, Adam, Morgan and Dejan play ........

........... in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Napoli ............ :)

Score: 0

Rising_Son
9:16am Thu 15 May 14

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.

Are you going to be around during August/September?

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Rising_Son[/bold] wrote:
"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"
So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.[/p][/quote]I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.[/p][/quote]I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.
Are you going to be around during August/September?Rising_Son

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.

Are you going to be around during August/September?

Score: 0

Rising_Son
9:20am Thu 15 May 14

Jan28th1984 wrote…

andoru wrote…

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

Hmm - this could be a new form of journalism opening up here, where the readers have to supply all the information.

El Nino - climatic chaos or media hype - what do you reckon?

Ukraine Crisis - what do you think the West should do to ease the situation?

Syrian civil war - Echo readers invited to contribute ideas to the UN...

The list is endless

You'd start more scare stories about immigration if you did that, so it could well happen.

[quote][p][bold]Jan28th1984[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]andoru[/bold] wrote:
The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?[/p][/quote]Hmm - this could be a new form of journalism opening up here, where the readers have to supply all the information.
El Nino - climatic chaos or media hype - what do you reckon?
Ukraine Crisis - what do you think the West should do to ease the situation?
Syrian civil war - Echo readers invited to contribute ideas to the UN...
The list is endless[/p][/quote]You'd start more scare stories about immigration if you did that, so it could well happen.Rising_Son

Jan28th1984 wrote…

andoru wrote…

The Sun, that well-known beacon of good journalism, has reported that MoPo is demanding 9 mill over three seasons to take over at Spurs ,plus jobs for his backroom staff. What do you all reckon?

Hmm - this could be a new form of journalism opening up here, where the readers have to supply all the information.

El Nino - climatic chaos or media hype - what do you reckon?

Ukraine Crisis - what do you think the West should do to ease the situation?

Syrian civil war - Echo readers invited to contribute ideas to the UN...

The list is endless

You'd start more scare stories about immigration if you did that, so it could well happen.

Score: 0

Costa Baz
9:26am Thu 15 May 14

Spurs fans are said to be largely under whelmed at the thought of MP taking the job there.
They don't rate him "big" enough in terms of reputation.
MP also needs to self analyse.
Has his success been due to working with so many young, impressionable players, he has been able to mould into what he wants?
Will his methods work with a dressing room full of massive, over inflated egos and players of older years?
The camaraderie at SMS is largely built on the fact that so many of the players have been together for many years.
Spurs practically bought an entire new team, last summer, and (if media reports are to be believed) they were threatening to leave because they didn't want Sherwood to manage them, any longer.

Spurs fans are said to be largely under whelmed at the thought of MP taking the job there.
They don't rate him "big" enough in terms of reputation.
MP also needs to self analyse.
Has his success been due to working with so many young, impressionable players, he has been able to mould into what he wants?
Will his methods work with a dressing room full of massive, over inflated egos and players of older years?
The camaraderie at SMS is largely built on the fact that so many of the players have been together for many years.
Spurs practically bought an entire new team, last summer, and (if media reports are to be believed) they were threatening to leave because they didn't want Sherwood to manage them, any longer.Costa Baz

Spurs fans are said to be largely under whelmed at the thought of MP taking the job there.
They don't rate him "big" enough in terms of reputation.
MP also needs to self analyse.
Has his success been due to working with so many young, impressionable players, he has been able to mould into what he wants?
Will his methods work with a dressing room full of massive, over inflated egos and players of older years?
The camaraderie at SMS is largely built on the fact that so many of the players have been together for many years.
Spurs practically bought an entire new team, last summer, and (if media reports are to be believed) they were threatening to leave because they didn't want Sherwood to manage them, any longer.

Score: 2

Rising_Son
9:39am Thu 15 May 14

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.

Are you going to be around during August/September?

On and off, RS. I'll be there at the end of July, not much in August, probably over the weekend at the start of September and again for the weekend at the end of September.

How about you? Maybe we can go and watch MP, Luke, Adam, Morgan and Dejan play ........

........... in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Napoli ............ :)

Sounds like a plan. Let's see what we can do at the start of September.

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Rising_Son[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Rising_Son[/bold] wrote:
"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"
So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.[/p][/quote]I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.[/p][/quote]I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.
Are you going to be around during August/September?[/p][/quote]On and off, RS. I'll be there at the end of July, not much in August, probably over the weekend at the start of September and again for the weekend at the end of September.
How about you? Maybe we can go and watch MP, Luke, Adam, Morgan and Dejan play ........
........... in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Napoli ............ :)[/p][/quote]Sounds like a plan. Let's see what we can do at the start of September.Rising_Son

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

Strasbourg Saint wrote…

Rising_Son wrote…

"Are Spurs closing in on Poch?"

So, you're asking us now. Most of us, or at least the sensible ones among us who realise that they don't know what is happening, come on here to find out that kind of information from you.

I don't think Gordon Simpson meant for this to go to print. It was supposed to be emailed to Jim Steele and the other Gordon - 'Flash' Watson for tomorrow's 3 leading articles: 'Saints legend urges board to act quickly', 'Ex-Saint - If I were Ralph', and 'Board failing the fans - an exclusive with Dell hero'.

I suppose that would be another way to milk the speculation for longer.

Are you going to be around during August/September?

On and off, RS. I'll be there at the end of July, not much in August, probably over the weekend at the start of September and again for the weekend at the end of September.

How about you? Maybe we can go and watch MP, Luke, Adam, Morgan and Dejan play ........

........... in Liverpool, Manchester, London, Napoli ............ :)

Sounds like a plan. Let's see what we can do at the start of September.

Score: 0

warrens 76
10:41am Thu 15 May 14

IF….IF katherine can commit a maximum of £50 million to the project she will either take us to a level that will give us global exposure and return her family investment five times over OR lose £50 million of the £200 million we are probably worth…not a bad return on investment..

This is to me a reasonable businessman a no brainer, no one hopes to buys a global brand for £50 million in this day and age…with a no loss downside to boot.

The prize is so great, the legacy so fantastic, that it is financial conservatism of the highest order not to go for it…it's a bit to Swiss for me.

IF….IF katherine can commit a maximum of £50 million to the project she will either take us to a level that will give us global exposure and return her family investment five times over OR lose £50 million of the £200 million we are probably worth…not a bad return on investment..
This is to me a reasonable businessman a no brainer, no one hopes to buys a global brand for £50 million in this day and age…with a no loss downside to boot.
The prize is so great, the legacy so fantastic, that it is financial conservatism of the highest order not to go for it…it's a bit to Swiss for me.warrens 76

IF….IF katherine can commit a maximum of £50 million to the project she will either take us to a level that will give us global exposure and return her family investment five times over OR lose £50 million of the £200 million we are probably worth…not a bad return on investment..

This is to me a reasonable businessman a no brainer, no one hopes to buys a global brand for £50 million in this day and age…with a no loss downside to boot.

The prize is so great, the legacy so fantastic, that it is financial conservatism of the highest order not to go for it…it's a bit to Swiss for me.

Score: 2

Markmag
6:40pm Thu 15 May 14

Why would anyone want to manage Spurs?

You be given the budget to finish top 6. Fifth at best. Then when you don't come fourth you'll be fired.

What's the point?

Why would anyone want to manage Spurs?
You be given the budget to finish top 6. Fifth at best. Then when you don't come fourth you'll be fired.
What's the point?Markmag

Why would anyone want to manage Spurs?

You be given the budget to finish top 6. Fifth at best. Then when you don't come fourth you'll be fired.

What's the point?

Score: 0

PTID1898
1:24pm Thu 15 May 14

and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months..

never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!!

and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months..
never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!!PTID1898

and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months..

never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!!

Score: -6

Lat Te Mis
1:32pm Thu 15 May 14

#BREAKING NEWS#
News has been leaked that my next door neighbour is to replace MoPo as the new Southampton manager.
It has been suggest that maybe he will only sign a new 3 week contract as he supposedly be replaced by MoPo after being sacked by Levy.
A close friend said "I dunno anyfin mate"
SFC refused to comment on this matter, however local newspaper The Southern Daily Echo said " many thanks!"
..... Watch this space!

COYRAWA

#BREAKING NEWS#
News has been leaked that my next door neighbour is to replace MoPo as the new Southampton manager.
It has been suggest that maybe he will only sign a new 3 week contract as he supposedly be replaced by MoPo after being sacked by Levy.
A close friend said "I dunno anyfin mate"
SFC refused to comment on this matter, however local newspaper The Southern Daily Echo said " many thanks!"
..... Watch this space!
COYRAWALat Te Mis

#BREAKING NEWS#
News has been leaked that my next door neighbour is to replace MoPo as the new Southampton manager.
It has been suggest that maybe he will only sign a new 3 week contract as he supposedly be replaced by MoPo after being sacked by Levy.
A close friend said "I dunno anyfin mate"
SFC refused to comment on this matter, however local newspaper The Southern Daily Echo said " many thanks!"
..... Watch this space!

COYRAWA

Score: 0

SaintAsh1964
1:38pm Thu 15 May 14

PTID1898 wrote…

and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months..

never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!!

hamphire? where the fcuk is hamphire dopey thick skate tw*t

[quote][p][bold]PTID1898[/bold] wrote:
and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months..
never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]hamphire? where the fcuk is hamphire dopey thick skate tw*tSaintAsh1964

PTID1898 wrote…

and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months..

never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!!

hamphire? where the fcuk is hamphire dopey thick skate tw*t

Score: 7

Lat Te Mis
1:39pm Thu 15 May 14

PTID1898 wrote…

and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months.. never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!!

Hey,
We could sell Kelvin Davies and purchase your club, then rename it Skatehampton B!
On a professional front would you like me to forward some money for you to purchase some bait? Or would that effect your benefits....
Please let me know.
Many thanks,
Take care

[quote][p][bold]PTID1898[/bold] wrote:
and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months.. never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]Hey,
We could sell Kelvin Davies and purchase your club, then rename it Skatehampton B!
On a professional front would you like me to forward some money for you to purchase some bait? Or would that effect your benefits....
Please let me know.
Many thanks,
Take careLat Te Mis

PTID1898 wrote…

and the demise of the scummers starts .............how funny you will be ruined within 4 months.. never mind you could always come and support the best and most successful team in hamphire..PLAY UP POMPEY!!!!!!!!!

Hey,
We could sell Kelvin Davies and purchase your club, then rename it Skatehampton B!
On a professional front would you like me to forward some money for you to purchase some bait? Or would that effect your benefits....
Please let me know.
Many thanks,
Take care

Score: 4

Freddie Flowerpot
4:18pm Thu 15 May 14

Lat Te Mis wrote…

#BREAKING NEWS#
News has been leaked that my next door neighbour is to replace MoPo as the new Southampton manager.
It has been suggest that maybe he will only sign a new 3 week contract as he supposedly be replaced by MoPo after being sacked by Levy.
A close friend said "I dunno anyfin mate"
SFC refused to comment on this matter, however local newspaper The Southern Daily Echo said " many thanks!"
..... Watch this space!

COYRAWA

I expect this sounded funnier in your head.

[quote][p][bold]Lat Te Mis[/bold] wrote:
#BREAKING NEWS#
News has been leaked that my next door neighbour is to replace MoPo as the new Southampton manager.
It has been suggest that maybe he will only sign a new 3 week contract as he supposedly be replaced by MoPo after being sacked by Levy.
A close friend said "I dunno anyfin mate"
SFC refused to comment on this matter, however local newspaper The Southern Daily Echo said " many thanks!"
..... Watch this space!
COYRAWA[/p][/quote]I expect this sounded funnier in your head.Freddie Flowerpot

Lat Te Mis wrote…

#BREAKING NEWS#
News has been leaked that my next door neighbour is to replace MoPo as the new Southampton manager.
It has been suggest that maybe he will only sign a new 3 week contract as he supposedly be replaced by MoPo after being sacked by Levy.
A close friend said "I dunno anyfin mate"
SFC refused to comment on this matter, however local newspaper The Southern Daily Echo said " many thanks!"
..... Watch this space!

COYRAWA

I expect this sounded funnier in your head.

Score: -1

NC Fan4Life
4:22pm Thu 15 May 14

There is not much Spuds could offer MoPo that we can't.
So Les & Ralph get it done quickly DO NOT BREAK UP THIS GROUP OF PLAYERS AND MANAGER that has taken 5 years to build.
The vision was to take us forward not back !

There is not much Spuds could offer MoPo that we can't.
So Les & Ralph get it done quickly DO NOT BREAK UP THIS GROUP OF PLAYERS AND MANAGER that has taken 5 years to build.
The vision was to take us forward not back !NC Fan4Life

There is not much Spuds could offer MoPo that we can't.
So Les & Ralph get it done quickly DO NOT BREAK UP THIS GROUP OF PLAYERS AND MANAGER that has taken 5 years to build.
The vision was to take us forward not back !

Score: 0

NC Fan4Life
5:10pm Thu 15 May 14

Message to Mauricio
Your job is safe here, you have a good young squad, good academy and new training facilities. Plus finance to get in three or four more to improve the group and push on for a Champions League place next season.
Spurs can not offer you any more but you would get an abundance of grief.
We have a saying 'the grass is not always greener' so beware and look at Levy's revolving door !

Message to Mauricio
Your job is safe here, you have a good young squad, good academy and new training facilities. Plus finance to get in three or four more to improve the group and push on for a Champions League place next season.
Spurs can not offer you any more but you would get an abundance of grief.
We have a saying 'the grass is not always greener' so beware and look at Levy's revolving door !NC Fan4Life

Message to Mauricio
Your job is safe here, you have a good young squad, good academy and new training facilities. Plus finance to get in three or four more to improve the group and push on for a Champions League place next season.
Spurs can not offer you any more but you would get an abundance of grief.
We have a saying 'the grass is not always greener' so beware and look at Levy's revolving door !

Score: 1

Costa Baz
6:05pm Thu 15 May 14

NC Fan4Life wrote…

Message to Mauricio Your job is safe here, you have a good young squad, good academy and new training facilities. Plus finance to get in three or four more to improve the group and push on for a Champions League place next season. Spurs can not offer you any more but you would get an abundance of grief. We have a saying 'the grass is not always greener' so beware and look at Levy's revolving door !

I think the message he should be getting is " Commit to the club or be placed on gardening leave, until all prime jobs are taken."

[quote][p][bold]NC Fan4Life[/bold] wrote:
Message to Mauricio Your job is safe here, you have a good young squad, good academy and new training facilities. Plus finance to get in three or four more to improve the group and push on for a Champions League place next season. Spurs can not offer you any more but you would get an abundance of grief. We have a saying 'the grass is not always greener' so beware and look at Levy's revolving door ![/p][/quote]I think the message he should be getting is " Commit to the club or be placed on gardening leave, until all prime jobs are taken."Costa Baz

NC Fan4Life wrote…

Message to Mauricio Your job is safe here, you have a good young squad, good academy and new training facilities. Plus finance to get in three or four more to improve the group and push on for a Champions League place next season. Spurs can not offer you any more but you would get an abundance of grief. We have a saying 'the grass is not always greener' so beware and look at Levy's revolving door !

I think the message he should be getting is " Commit to the club or be placed on gardening leave, until all prime jobs are taken."

Score: 0

Freddie Flowerpot
6:32pm Thu 15 May 14

On a positive note, it looks like the majority of Spurs fans don't want Poch anywhere near their club! Just been reading a Spurs Fan Fourm feedback is:

1. saints had a good season but not an outstanding one
2. Plenty of comparisons with Laudrup and how he had great reputation after one decent season with Swansea and where is he now?
3. Basically they think Poch is a one season wonder.
4. They want Ancellotti or Benitez.

On a positive note, it looks like the majority of Spurs fans don't want Poch anywhere near their club! Just been reading a Spurs Fan Fourm feedback is:
1. saints had a good season but not an outstanding one
2. Plenty of comparisons with Laudrup and how he had great reputation after one decent season with Swansea and where is he now?
3. Basically they think Poch is a one season wonder.
4. They want Ancellotti or Benitez.Freddie Flowerpot

On a positive note, it looks like the majority of Spurs fans don't want Poch anywhere near their club! Just been reading a Spurs Fan Fourm feedback is:

1. saints had a good season but not an outstanding one
2. Plenty of comparisons with Laudrup and how he had great reputation after one decent season with Swansea and where is he now?
3. Basically they think Poch is a one season wonder.
4. They want Ancellotti or Benitez.

Score: -1

Lat Te Mis
7:16pm Thu 15 May 14

Freddie Flowerpot wrote…

On a positive note, it looks like the majority of Spurs fans don't want Poch anywhere near their club! Just been reading a Spurs Fan Fourm feedback is:

1. saints had a good season but not an outstanding one
2. Plenty of comparisons with Laudrup and how he had great reputation after one decent season with Swansea and where is he now?
3. Basically they think Poch is a one season wonder.
4. They want Ancellotti or Benitez.

I SUSPECT you thought this was intelligent in your head......
mmmmmmm

[quote][p][bold]Freddie Flowerpot[/bold] wrote:
On a positive note, it looks like the majority of Spurs fans don't want Poch anywhere near their club! Just been reading a Spurs Fan Fourm feedback is:
1. saints had a good season but not an outstanding one
2. Plenty of comparisons with Laudrup and how he had great reputation after one decent season with Swansea and where is he now?
3. Basically they think Poch is a one season wonder.
4. They want Ancellotti or Benitez.[/p][/quote]I SUSPECT you thought this was intelligent in your head......
mmmmmmmLat Te Mis

Freddie Flowerpot wrote…

On a positive note, it looks like the majority of Spurs fans don't want Poch anywhere near their club! Just been reading a Spurs Fan Fourm feedback is:

1. saints had a good season but not an outstanding one
2. Plenty of comparisons with Laudrup and how he had great reputation after one decent season with Swansea and where is he now?
3. Basically they think Poch is a one season wonder.
4. They want Ancellotti or Benitez.

I SUSPECT you thought this was intelligent in your head......
mmmmmmm

Score: 2

FindAndDestroy
10:54pm Thu 15 May 14

I wonder whether things would have been different if cortese was still our chairman....

I have got a feeling if MoPo decides to leave, many of our targeted players may follow suit , that might unsettle the club and many things could change...

Cat just do the right thing.....

As far as Spurs are concerned top Four may not be enough for MoPo....Harry got them top four finish but still faced the sack....

Anyway Lets hope he makes the right decision..
The brutal truth is that we are truly going to miss him....

I wonder whether things would have been different if cortese was still our chairman....
I have got a feeling if MoPo decides to leave, many of our targeted players may follow suit , that might unsettle the club and many things could change...
Cat just do the right thing.....
As far as Spurs are concerned top Four may not be enough for MoPo....Harry got them top four finish but still faced the sack....
Anyway Lets hope he makes the right decision..
The brutal truth is that we are truly going to miss him....FindAndDestroy

I wonder whether things would have been different if cortese was still our chairman....

I have got a feeling if MoPo decides to leave, many of our targeted players may follow suit , that might unsettle the club and many things could change...

Cat just do the right thing.....

As far as Spurs are concerned top Four may not be enough for MoPo....Harry got them top four finish but still faced the sack....

Anyway Lets hope he makes the right decision..
The brutal truth is that we are truly going to miss him....

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